Ready or not, winter is coming, and that means cold temps, blustery winds, and more than a few reasons to bundle up. Now is the perfect time to stock up on winter must-haves for kids like toasty boots, cozy snowsuits, and 2020’s must-have accessory, face masks. 

You may be surprised to discover that there are several winter-ready face masks for kids that make heading outside a safe and warm experience. Since we are looking at a potential second-wave of COVID-19 in conjunction with the peak of cold and flu season, keeping kids from catching a chill while having their faces covered is more important than ever. Luckily we found 10 face masks for kids that are perfect for the winter months. 

This adorable balaclava comes in a soft, fleece material and is excellent for getting younger kids to cover their faces. It even comes in two holiday-themed versions that are great if you’re feeling festive. Parents on Amazon say this is the perfect “all-in-one” cold weather item: a scarf, hat, and face mask making it a much easier process to get kids ready to head outdoors when it’s freezing.

To buy! Triwonder Kids Balaclava, $10.99; amazon.com

In addition to classic balaclavas, several retailers have created face masks for kids with ear muffs attached. The Brave Tour Face Mask with Earmuff is soft, warm, and windproof, and reviewers say that their kids get lots of compliments on the cute style. 

It’s time to give your child’s face masks a cold-weather upgrade, and the 10 masks below are perfect for keeping kids warm and for helping slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Shop them now before the temperatures drop.